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The Western world’s most potent religion, Catholicism, has a dark and controversial past that includes the Inquisition, a brutal system used to maintain power at any cost. The Inquisition was first established in medieval France during the 12th century and then spread to other regions, including 15th century Spain, Renaissance Italy, and even into the…
The Dark Chapter of the Spanish Inquisition The Spanish Inquisition was a dark and bloody chapter in the history of Europe. It was a time of fear and terror, as the Catholic Church used its power to suppress dissent and maintain control over the people. The Inquisition was established in 1478 by the Catholic Monarchs,…
The Horrors of the Roman Inquisition The year was 1522, and Italy was in turmoil. The Medici Pope in Rome was known for his decadence, and his behavior outraged devout priests like Martin Luther in Germany. In the face of the Protestant Reformation, a fanatical monk named Tommaso de Vio set out to exterminate the…